A Few Tips to Loose the Love Handles over Thanksgiving

If you're looking for some simple advice to keep you from gaining calories over the Holiday break, here are a few suggestions for you!



Burn calories: If you're going to be eating a huge Thanksgiving meal, cut down on the treats ahead of time and start working out beforehand.

Snacking before the big meal. Eat plenty of vegetables and less of the chips.
Case the joint. If you spot you're favorite Chocolate cake or Pumpkin pie on the dessert table, skip the mashed potatoes, stuffing and rolls. That way you'll have room for a slice, eat in moderation and not make yourself sickl.
Pass on seconds.
Keep the food in the kitchen, the temptation won't be as strong because you'll be caught up in conversation elsewhere. Families tend to linger long at the holiday table, and if the food's in plain sight, it's easier to keep eating.
If you're craving the leftover holiday cookies, wait 10 minutes and let your body digest itself, your desire will most likely pass.
Limit the booze and drink more water. Alcohol stimulates your appetite and lowers your ability to resist temptation. Stick to only one glass of wine or bottle of beer. Have a glass of water next along side of your beverage. For every sip you take of your alcohol, take a sip of water. The water will make you fuller faster so you wont take in so much alcohol or crave more food.
After the Thanksgiving dinner is over and done, it's time to get physical. Plan family gatherings, such as: ice skating, sledding, running or walking. Avoid collecting calories, and burn them off instead.